West Nile Virus Found in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale Mosquitos

From CBS SF Bay Area
August 27, 2021

SANTA CLARA COUNTY (BCN) — Some adult mosquitos in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara have tested positive for the West Nile virus, following positive test results among mosquitos in Gilroy.

Santa Clara County’s Vector Control District confirmed this week that West Nile virus-ridden mosquitos were found in portions of the 94086, 94087 and 95051 ZIP codes.

To prevent its spread to humans, truck-mounted spray treatment has been scheduled in the area. Weather permitting, the treatment will start at 10 p.m. on Monday and take a few hours to complete.

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